Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Minnesota
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Minnesota earn a median of $94,390 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Power Plant Operators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,540; the top 10% earn over $125,900. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Minnesota
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Minnesota?
The median is $94,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,540 and the top 10% earn over $125,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 49 (−7% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.